Research Fellow, National Coastal Drone Program Drone Data Science
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Work type: Full-time
Location: Warrnambool
Categories: Research
- Warrnambool Campus
- Full-time and fixed-term for 3 and half years
- Level B $113,157 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangementsto help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
In this position you will:
- Process and deliver coastal drone data associated with the National Coastal Drone Program (NCDP)
- Coordinate data analysis workflows with regional technical staff around Australia, including standard operating procedures
- Coordinate the QA/QC of all NCDP data using best practice protocols, and distribute data to AuScope data portals
- Coordinate potential incorporation of third-party coastal drone data contributed to the NCDP(e.g., from existing State/regional programs)
- Contribute to activities related to coastal data collaboration, including other national research infrastructure capabilities
- Support and possibly lead, applications for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding, external funding for commercialization and translation activities and other funding demonstrating sustained efforts
To be successful, you'll have:
- PhD in in coastal science, data science, coastal engineering, marine science or demonstrated equivalent competency in a related field
- Demonstrated experience conducting and managing coastal field-based research data
- Experience in data collection, data processing and data management utilising Drone technology for coastal erosion monitoring and other management applications such as the assessment of habitat condition
- Proficiency in Matlab/Python or other programming and ability to manage development of code repositories via collaborative frameworks (i.e. GitHub)
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Thursday 12th of June.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised: 08 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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Join a world class university leading data management and analytics including quality assurance and delivery to National depositories
Join a world class university leading data management and analytics including quality assurance and delivery to National depositories
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